Sprinkler Fitters

The Work
Sprinkler fitters are pipefitter specialists in fire protection. They install
fire protection systems of all sorts - for every commercial building
or risk there is a fire protection system designed for that specific
hazard.

Working Conditions
This job requires a person with the ability to carry heavy pieces of
pipe of various lengths, to climb and work at various heights and to
have the
manual dexterity to handle the tools of the trade. It is hard work that
requires dedicated, intelligent and reliable people who must often travel
to different
job sites over a seven county area in the performance of their trade.

The Apprenticeship
This is a five year program including 10,000 hours of on-the-job training
and 144 hours per year classroom training. Apprentices are eligible for
upgrade to the next classification and pay bracket every six months.

Apprenticeship Entry Requirements

At least 18 years old.

Birth certificate available at time of application.

High school graduate, GED or equivalent; show proof
of completion or diploma at time of application.